News Sentiment

WCN sentiment intelligence

Waste Connections Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Weighted score 53 Balanced news tone 75 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Industrials Market context
Industry Waste Management Read-through group
Latest close 171.07 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 53/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

81/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 75

directly relevant articles

Source quality 9

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

+1.3% over one week, +9.6% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Neutral

Waste Connections Inc. stock rises Wednesday, still underperforms market

Market Reaction

Balanced read

62/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 81/100 classification
One-week reaction 1.3% Price digesting
Trend fit Trend inactive 9.6% over four weeks
Fair value 2.2% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 20
Neutral 50
Negative 5

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 75
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 16
MarketWatch 9
TradingView 7
simplywall.st 5
AD HOC NEWS 5
Stock Titan 3
Waste Dive 2
GlobeNewswire 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 43
Earnings 20
Balance sheet 5
Deals and strategy 3
Capital return 2
Analyst action 1
Guidance 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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TradingView Direct company coverage

BIN6332408 Bond Risk Profile

This page provides a risk profile for the Waste Connections US, Inc. 4.8% 15-JUL-2036 bond, identified by FINRA BIN6332408. It offers an overview of the bond, including coupon and redemption details, along with a credit risk assessment section that highlights key metrics for eval

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
15 Jul 2026 07:13
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

BIN5372851 Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides key metrics for the BIN5372851 bond issued by Waste Connections, Inc. The bond has a coupon rate of 3.2%, an issue date of March 9, 2022, and matures on June 1, 2032, with an outstanding amount of $500 million USD. Waste Connections, Inc. is described as a f

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 18:39
Source
TradingView
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock falls Tuesday, underperforms market

Shares of Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) fell by 1.60% on Tuesday, closing at C$238.56. This performance was in contrast to the broader Canadian market, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising by 0.19%. The stock is now 9.8% below its 552-week high achieved on July 30th.

Tone
Negative 29/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 16:36
Source
MarketWatch
TradingView Direct company coverage

BIN4819998 Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides key metrics for the Waste Connections, Inc. 3.5% 01-MAY-2029 bond, identified as BIN4819998 FINRA. It details the issuer, issue date, maturity date, outstanding amount, face value, and coupon rate. The bond is for Waste Connections, Inc., a company providing

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 10:11
Source
TradingView
TradingView Direct company coverage

BIN4819998 Bond Risk Profile

This page provides a profile for the Waste Connections, Inc. 3.5% 01-MAY-2029 bond (BIN4819998). It details the bond's FINRA information and offers an overview with sections for coupon, redemption, and risks. The profile also highlights credit risk assessment metrics and access t

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
14 Jul 2026 03:11
Source
TradingView
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock rises Monday, outperforms market

Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) saw its stock price increase by 0.08% to C$242.43 on Monday, despite a general downturn in the Canadian market where the S&P/TSX Composite Index fell by 0.15%. The company's stock closed 8.4% below its 52-week high.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 16:36
Source
MarketWatch
ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

WCN stock holds steady as the business model stays intact

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) stock remains stable due to its consistent business model focused on waste collection, recycling, and landfill operations. The company's revenue is driven by municipal, commercial, and industrial contracts, providing a defensive profile against marke

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Earnings
Published
11 Jul 2026 05:09
Source
ad-hoc-news.de
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock rises Friday, outperforms market

Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) saw its stock rise by 0.40% on Friday, closing at C$242.24, outperforming the S&P/TSX Composite Index which rose 0.30%. The company's stock closed 8.4% below its 52-week high of C$264.58 reached on July 30th. This positive movement occurred during an

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Market update
Published
10 Jul 2026 20:09
Source
MarketWatch
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock falls Thursday, underperforms market

Shares of Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) fell 0.78% on Thursday, closing at C$241.28, despite a favorable trading session for the broader Canadian market. The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.76% to 35,200.45, indicating that Waste Connections Inc. underperformed. The stock is curren

Tone
Negative 38/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Jul 2026 20:18
Source
MarketWatch
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock falls Wednesday, underperforms market

Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) stock fell 0.99% on Wednesday, closing at C$243.18 and underperforming the broader Canadian market. The S&P/TSX Composite Index also experienced a decline of 0.95%. The company's stock is currently 8.1% below its 52-week high of C$264.58.

Tone
Negative 37/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 18:40
Source
MarketWatch
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Waste Connections focuses on stable growth as North American waste demand holds

Waste Connections Inc. aims to deliver stable cash flows through essential waste and recycling services across North America, focusing on long-term contracts and disciplined expansion. The company operates an integrated network in secondary and rural markets, which helps reduce s

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
08 Jul 2026 12:40
Source
AD HOC NEWS
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Waste Connections updates investors on operations and strategy. The stock reflects a steady waste se

Waste Connections Inc. operates a large network of solid waste and recycling services across North America, focusing on pricing discipline, targeted acquisitions, and local market positioning. The company's business model is tied to essential services, providing steady cash flows

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
07 Jul 2026 19:11
Source
AD HOC NEWS
Waste Today - Direct company coverage

Waste Connections to develop PFAS treatment hub at Anson Landfill

Waste Connections plans to establish a regional PFAS treatment system at its Anson Landfill in Polkton, North Carolina, using The Water & Carbon Group's LEEF System. This on-site treatment will reduce PFAS levels in landfill leachate, preventing downstream contamination, and the

Tone
Positive 71/100
Event
Market update
Published
07 Jul 2026 15:11
Source
Waste Today -
Waste360 Direct company coverage

Waste Connections to Develop Regional PFAS Treatment Hub at Anson Landfill

Waste Connections, through its Chambers Development of North Carolina, Inc. subsidiary, plans to establish a regional PFAS treatment system at its Anson Landfill. This initiative aims to treat landfill leachate onsite to reduce PFAS levels before they enter downstream wastewater

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Market update
Published
07 Jul 2026 13:11
Source
Waste360
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock falls Monday, underperforms market

Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) stock fell 0.67% to C$238.21 on Monday, underperforming the broader Canadian market as the S&P/TSX Composite Index dropped 0.18%. The company's shares closed 10.0% below their 52-week high of C$264.58 reached on July 30th.

Tone
Negative 19/100
Event
Market update
Published
06 Jul 2026 20:10
Source
MarketWatch
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Waste Connections updates its strategy as North American waste demand evolves

Waste Connections is updating its long-term strategy to adapt to evolving waste volumes, pricing, and recycling trends in North America, aiming to maintain resilient margins and cash flow for shareholders. The company focuses on non-hazardous waste services, expanding through acq

Tone
Positive 75/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
06 Jul 2026 12:41
Source
AD HOC NEWS
AD HOC NEWS Direct company coverage

Waste Connections focuses on resilient waste services as industry demand stays steady

Waste Connections remains a leading North American solid waste services provider, generating stable cash flows through long-term contracts and an integrated service model. The company's strategy emphasizes route density and efficiency in selected markets, benefiting from high bar

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
05 Jul 2026 13:39
Source
AD HOC NEWS
TradingView Direct company coverage

ETFs Investing in Waste Connections, Inc. Stocks

This article lists various Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) that hold Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN/N) stocks, providing investors with diversified exposure to the company. The ETFs are sorted by market value and include details such as issuer, management style, expense ratio, assets

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
04 Jul 2026 12:09
Source
TradingView
MarketWatch Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc. stock rises Friday, still underperforms market

Shares of Waste Connections Inc. (WCN) rose 0.13% on Friday, closing at C$239.82, amidst a strong performance by the S&P/TSX Composite Index. Despite this gain, the stock remains 9.4% below its 52-week high reached on July 30th. This indicates that while the company saw a modest

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 16:36
Source
MarketWatch
Ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Waste Connections Inc shares and operations in focus as investors watch North American waste trends

Waste Connections Inc (WPM) is a prominent North American solid waste services provider, offering collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling solutions. The company's operations are closely tied to local economic activity and environmental regulations, making it an essential se

Tone
Positive 72/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 11:40
Source
Ad-hoc-news.de
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) COO acquires 54 shares via 2020 ESPP

Waste Connections' Executive Vice President & COO, Jason Craft, acquired 54 Common Shares through the company's 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP). The shares were bought at 95% of the NYSE closing price on June 30, 2026, for an offering period from January 1, 2026, to June

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 09:40
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) tax officer adds ESPP shares

Waste Connections, Inc. senior vice president and chief tax officer Matthew Stephen Black acquired 16 common shares through the company's 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan. The shares were purchased at 95% of the closing price on June 30, 2026, and after this transaction, Black d

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 21:09
Source
Stock Titan
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

[Form 4] Waste Connections, Inc. Insider Trading Activity

Waste Connections, Inc. Senior Vice President of Performance Optimization, Aaron Bradley, acquired 42 common shares through the company's 2020 Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP). The shares were purchased at 95% of the New York Stock Exchange closing price of $158.36 on June 30,

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:40
Source
Stock Titan